Virtual Northwest Airlines is dedicated to providing a unique environment for the advancement of the virtual aviation experience.

Through our mutual efforts, vNWA partners, pilots and staff continually work to ensure that all of our members feel as part of a family of like-minded enthusiasts who work together to simulate the operations of Northwest Airlines as closely as possible by utilizing the same fleet, routes, and hub structure of the airline before it merged.

In doing this, vNWA staff endevour to provide our pilots with all the tools needed to make their experience as enjoyable and realistic as possible.

James Bishop, vNWA CEO

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NASCAR Charters Event 20

Posted by Mark Toler on 06/25/2026

Event #20 of the 2026 NASCAR Season

This weeks NASCAR Charter Event 20 Race of the 2026 NASCAR Season will be out on the west coast again in Sonoma California flying into San Francisco  beginning this Thursday June 25th running through Sunday June 28th.

Routes will be out of our main Hubs as well as our NASCAR Hubs MSP, DTW, MEM, PANC, EHAM, RJAA, CLT, JQF into San Francisco Intl. (KSFO).

The Charter Routes are numbered NWA7000 - NWA7037.  Pilots can fly any route we have in our system into KSFO as well and get credit for the flight.  

As always we will be awarding bonus hours to the top 3 pilots with the most flights and additonal bonus hours for the best landing rate below -100 fpm.

Lets have a Great turnout for this Weekends Event 20 this weekend of the 2026 NASCAR Charters Season out in Sonoma California

NASCAR Charter Results

Posted by Mark Toler on 06/25/2026

Event #19 Results of the 2026 NASCAR Season

We really thank NWA1223 Chris Schiessel for carrying us this past weekend for Event #19 out in San Diego.  He flew 2 routes and will receive 15 bonus hours. 

Chris also achieved a landing rtae below -100 fpm with a -52 fpm and will receive additional bonus hours. 

Great job Chris and thanks for your participation in event 19.

Lets get ready for this weekends Event #20 out in San Francisco California beginning Thursday June 25th.

Fireworks On Final

Posted by Mark Toler on 06/25/2026

Join the Cleveland ARTCC as we light up the skies over Detroit in celebration of our nation’s independence. This Independence Day, take to the virtual skies and honor the red, white, and blue with a high-energy event centered around KDTW.

Expect busy frequencies, heavy traffic, and a lively atmosphere as pilots come together to celebrate freedom the best way we know how—through aviation. Whether you're flying a short hop or crossing the country, there’s no better way to celebrate the holiday than in the skies over Motor City.

ZLA Live 2026

Posted by Mark Toler on 06/25/2026

Join ZLA once again as we come together and control LIVE and in person from sunny San Diego! Expect excellent staffing throughout all of your favorite SoCal airports.

Date: June 27th, 2026 / 1600-2000L 2300-0300Z
Airports: KLAX, KSAN, KSNA, KBUR, KONT, KPSP

30 Hours of JFK

Posted by Mark Toler on 06/25/2026

The event was so nice, we’re doing it twice! You showed Newark Airport so much love last year during 30 Hours of EWR (over 1,600 operations to be exact!), that the New York ARTCC is excited to present 30 Hours of JFK.

From the arrival pushes to the transatlantic rushes, and everything in between, John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK) will be open and staffed for 30 full hours. This is your best chance to simulate realism - and maybe even outpace real-life airport operations! That said, we expect high demand for this event, so in turn, you should expect delays during portions of the event.

Whether you’re flying a long-haul from across the pond, hopping up and down the coast, or just taking your favorite aircraft for a spin around the Bravo, this is your chance to fly into and out of JFK on your own schedule. No rush. No windows to catch. Just 30 hours of uninterrupted service at one of the country’s busiest and most iconic airports.

Date & Time: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 12pm to Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 6pm Eastern (30/1600z to 01/2200z)

Fourth of July Preparty

Posted by Mark Toler on 06/25/2026

Celebrate Independence Day a day early with the Washington ARTCC during vZDC's Annual Fourth of July Preparty! As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, join us on July 3, 2026 from 2300z-0300z for a special night of flying in the skies above the nation's capital during one of the most historic Independence Day weekends in the country's history.

Pilots can expect coverage at Washington Dulles International Airport (KIAD), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA), and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (KBWI), featuring everything from iconic river visual approaches into DCA to heavy international arrivals into Dulles and the harbor views of Baltimore.

With America's semiquincentennial celebrations just hours away, expect packed frequencies, realistic operations, and patriotic atmosphere across the eastern seaboard. Whether you're flying a quick regional hop, bringing in overseas traffic, or departing the capital for your own holiday getaway, this event is the perfect way to kick off the Fourth of July Weekend.

Updated Policy Manual

Posted by Mark Toler on 04/22/2026

UPDATED POLICY MANUAL

The Executive Staff has updated and revised the Virtual Northwest Policy Manual.  We would like for all the Pilots and Staff to download and read the updated Policy manual and respond that you have done so. 

The Policy Manual is located in the Pilot Center under the "Downloads" section at the bottom of the page.  This is a requirement for all active vNWA Pilots and Staff.

Please email me at mst_64@comcast.net that you have accomplished this request.  There is a lot of information to stay compliant as well as our operation as a whole

There are some exciting changes ahead for vNWA so stay tuned for announcements in the near future that we believe will grow the VA again.

Thanks for your attention into this matter!

Mark S. Toler

Chief Executive Officer

Virtual Northwest Airlines